Zydeco Pipeline Co. LLC formed agreements with Motiva Enterprises LLC and Sunoco Pipeline LP to enhance its connections and capacity in Nederland and Port Neches, Texas. Zydeco is also hoping to add additional pipeline capacity on existing segments to Lake Charles and St. James, La. The Zydeco pipeline system is jointly owned by Shell Pipeline Co. LP and Shell Midstream Partners, and is a batched crude oil system from Houston to St. James and Clovelly, La.

The planned expansion includes connecting the Zydeco Pipeline in Port Neches to Sunoco Pipeline LP’s 30-inch crude oil pipeline originating in Nederland. Zydeco also secured additional operational storage that will be available at Motiva's terminal in Port Neches, Texas. After the expansions are completed, which is expected in first-quarter 2016, Zydeco’s mainline capacity east of Port Neches will be 375,000 barrels per day.

Zydeco is also reviewing opportunities to increase pipeline capacity and improve flow on the 22-inch segment from Port Neches to Lake Charles and the 18-inch segment from Houma to St. James.